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Hollywood Condemns ByteDance's Seedance 2.0 AI Video Generator for Copyright Infringement

Hollywood studios and unions have sharply criticized ByteDance's new AI video model, Seedance 2.0, accusing it of massive copyright violations. The tool, released through ByteDance's Jianying and soon CapCut apps, lets users generate short videos from text prompts, but has already produced content featuring copyrighted characters and likenesses of real actors. Industry groups, including the Motion Picture Association and SAG‑AFTRA, have called for an immediate halt to the service, labeling it an attack on creators and a breach of U.S. copyright law.

Disney Sends Cease‑And‑Desist Letter to ByteDance Over Use of Disney Characters in Seedance AI Tool

The Walt Disney Company has issued a cease‑and‑desist letter to ByteDance, alleging that the company’s new generative‑AI tool, Seedance 2.0, incorporates Disney’s copyrighted characters without permission. Disney claims the AI model was trained on a “pirated library” of its intellectual property, citing examples that feature characters such as Spider‑Man, Darth Vader, and Peter Griffin. The dispute adds to a growing series of legal confrontations between Hollywood studios and AI developers, following earlier actions against Character.AI and Google, while Disney maintains a licensing partnership with OpenAI for the use of its content.

OpenAI Disables GPT-4o, Sparking #keep4o Campaign Among Distressed Users

OpenAI has turned off the GPT-4o model in ChatGPT, prompting a wave of disappointment and grief among users who valued its warmer, more emotional interactions. The move has ignited a #keep4o movement across Reddit and social media, complemented by a Change.org petition that has gathered nearly 21,000 signatures. Critics accuse OpenAI of hypocrisy for emphasizing user mental‑well‑being while removing a feature that many considered a therapeutic companion. The episode highlights growing concerns about AI‑driven emotional attachment and the responsibilities of AI providers.

OpenAI Announces Retirement of GPT-4o Model

OpenAI has officially retired its GPT-4o model, ending access to the conversational AI that was previously reinstated after user complaints. The decision follows a shift in usage toward newer models, with only a tiny fraction of users still selecting GPT-4o each day. The retirement comes amid ongoing wrongful death lawsuits that reference the model, and it marks the latest instance of OpenAI sunsetting a version of its ChatGPT technology.

Google Unveils Gemini 3 Deep Think Upgrade to Streamline 3D Printing

Google has enhanced the Deep Think mode of its Gemini 3 model, enabling users to convert sketches, photos or rough concepts into ready‑to‑print 3D files. The upgrade adds procedural design tools, simulation, optimization and STL export, reducing the need for specialized CAD software and hardware. Gemini 3 Deep Think is now available to Google AI Ultra subscribers through the Gemini app and will be offered via API to companies and researchers, promising faster prototyping for hobbyists, engineers and material scientists alike.

Elon Musk frames xAI staff departures as strategic reorganization amid regulatory scrutiny

Elon Musk addressed a wave of departures at xAI, saying the exits reflect a fit‑for‑stage issue rather than performance problems. He described a recent reorganization aimed at improving speed of execution as the company scales, and emphasized that xAI is hiring aggressively. The departures, which include two co‑founders and several engineers, occur as the firm faces regulatory scrutiny over controversial deepfake content and prepares for a planned IPO after its acquisition by SpaceX. Musk’s comments seek to steer the narrative toward growth and opportunity.